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Attempts to stifle Opposition’s voice in A.P. ahead of the elections are a threat to democracy, say leaders at all-party meeting

All-party meeting condemns YSRCP government for alleged persecution of opposition leaders, especially arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu. JBP president Sravan Kumar said government trying to stifle Opposition voice & arrest of Naidu a threat to democracy. Meeting resolved to meet again & chart future course of action against govt's "autocratic…

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BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks must be probed by Privileges Committee: Opposition

The Opposition also targeted the BJP, saying such incidents were no longer surprising.

The Hindu

Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

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Morning Digest | Rajya Sabha unanimously passes women’s reservation Bill; Issue of visas paused in Canada amid tussle, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Is the Opposition’s decision to boycott certain news anchors justified?

In The Hindu Parley podcast, Barkha Dutt and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss INDIA bloc’s boycott of news anchors

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Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously

Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, and its six clauses were passed with all 214 members present in the Upper House voting in favour of them.

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Visitors raise slogans in Rajya Sabha; Opposition protests

Opposition members walked out of the Rajya Sabha for about 10 minutes over a group of women raising slogans hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the visitors’ gallery

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In Lok Sabha, Treasury and Opposition benches claim credit for India’s space success

Union Ministers and BJP MPs asserted that the nation’s space story has seen a quantum leap during the Narendra Modi government, while the Opposition members recalled the contribution of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in laying the foundation of the country’s scientific progress.

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Congress cries foul over Vigilance inquiry against Kuzhalnadan

Cong. attacks Pinarayi Vijayan govt. for launching political witch-hunts against dissenters, whistle-blowers, Opp. leaders & journalists. Kuzhalnadan had attempted to bait Mr. Vijayan over corruption allegations against his daughter. Mr. Vijayan denied the imputations & alleged an Opp.-corporate media plot. Kuzhalnadan alleged political corruption by proxy & quoted IT consultancy's…

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UDF to boycott CM’s mass contact programme, organise counter-campaigns

UDF to counter CM's mass contact programme w/ high-profile boycott & counter-campaign. Aim to rob govt's public outreach of sheen & put LDF admin under spotlight. UDF aware of LDF's electoral ambitions & traditional voter defections. UDF calls it reckless extravagance w/ public money.

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Libs dismiss call to sign letter in support of territory rights

The Opposition Leader has instead sent her own letter.

The Canberra Times

Women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that irrespective of the Opposition’s support, the women’s reservation Bill will be implemented only after 2029.

The Hindu

Special council meeting: Ruling and opposition fronts spar over waste management issues

The special council meeting was convened as per the demands of the BJP councillors.

The Hindu

OBC outfits intensify agitation over fear of sharing quota benefits with Marathas

OBC Mahasangh protests in Nagpur for 11 days, demanding govt. dialogue & written commitment to their demands. BJP & Congress leaders urge protestors to accept govt. invite & join talks. Dhangar community stages rasta roko in Satara, demanding to be included in ST category.

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In their new House, MPs explore changes, maintain combative spirit

At the historic first session of the new Parliament building, MPs explored the jazzy new computers, clicked selfies and some demanded tour of the new building. The Women's Reservation Bill was circulated online.

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Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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Understanding the significance of the Parliament ‘special session’ | Explained

The Hindu explains what the constitution says about special sessions of Parliament and analyses how and when are they convened.

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Sheep, goats cannot fight lion: Eknath Shinde on Opposition targeting PM Modi

Commenting on the status of the NDA in Maharashtra, Mr. Shinde said, ‘After Ajit Pawar decided to join us, my government (BJP-Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar faction of NCP) enjoys the support of 215 plus MLAs. There is no threat to the government.’

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Crafting a new chapter in parliamentary conduct

Given the state of conduct in India’s Parliament, a solution to change things lies in returning for inspiration to the source — the Houses of Westminster

The Canberra Times

Refitting retired coal power stations with nuclear tech has $387b price tag

Coalition wants nuclear power to play a role in the nation's energy transition.

The Hindu

At BJP State-level meet, K. Surendran calls Cabinet reshuffle a futile exercise

BJP slams LDF govt. for lack of Cabinet, inefficiency in law & order, health, revenue collection, and corruption. Union Minister M. Muraleedharan and senior BJP leaders attended a meeting to protest against the LDF govt. and discuss people's issues.

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BJP, Trinamool councillors engage in scuffle in KMC house

The BJP representatives responded by calling Trinamool members “thieves”

The Hindu

Fiscal crisis due to government’s failure to collect tax, says Satheesan

The Congress and the UDF for detailed probe into the solar case conspiracy in the wake of the CBI report though not by the Kerala police; Opposition to support State’s efforts in curbing the spread of Nipah

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Misplaced mystery: On the special session of Parliament, the politics

If the Opposition parties have speculated about the agenda and made their concerns about the special session of Parliament clear, the Government is partly responsible

The Hindu

Legal trouble, political gain: On the arrest of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu

N. Chandrababu Naidu’s legal troubles have likely aided his political fortunes and Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy may have only reduced the political options for the Bharatiya Janata Party

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